Roland Garros Roof Collapse

A roof on philippe chatrier court.
Roland garros roof collapse. Azarenka back on centre stage courtesy of winning the cincinnati premier 5 lead up event followed by an enchanting two weeks at flushing meadows. The huge project to transform the legendary court was thus completed on 5th february 2020 a month ahead of schedule. It is one of those lovely october mornings when the autumn has finally set in across the french capital. A tangible yet highly symbolic event.
New seating and a new roof. Eight months after the final match point was played at the 2019 roland garros tournament the eleventh and final truss of the retractable roof has been installed on philippe chatrier court. The most eagerly anticipated and highly symbolic new feature this year at roland garros is that rain and bad weather will no longer mean the end of play. Called wings in french pay tribute to the aviator roland garros who gave his life for his country and his name to the stadium and the tournament the fft president revealed.
The roof s eleven trusses can be opened out in 15 minutes. A retractable roof is essential to prevent weather conditions from affecting play and to avoid any disruptions in the schedule. How we put a roof over our heads wednesday 5 february 2020. Other stories christophe guibbaud fft.
8 sections are already in place and the last 3 will be installed by the end of january 2020. The 11 trusses ed. The two time roland garros finalist finally lifted grand slam silverware courtesy of a thrilling four hour finale at the us open. The two time australian open champion with her renewed perspective and all court artillery leapt upon osaka s early nerves to launch into a staggering 6 1 2 0 advantage.
Pete staples usta it had to be like this my career was always like the match today many ups and downs and i love the way it turned out what dominic thiem. The spectacular transformation of philippe chatrier court is well underway. Its 11 pane retractable roof is currently being fitted. The pandemic forced the shift of the french open at roland garros from may to late september making the completion of a new roof over philippe chatrier court the largest.
Afp via getty images. The final part of the roof has been fitted.